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Construction Update
Champlain Parkway Project
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DATE: Friday, September 13, 2024 | |
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TRAVEL NOTICE: The segment of the Champlain Parkway between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue is open to all modes of traffic. Vehicular and bicycle traffic are now permitted to travel along this open segment of the Champlain Parkway, and pedestrians and cyclists are encouraged to use the shared-use path along the eastern side of the new roadway. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and follow all pavement markings and line striping, roadway signage, and traffic signals.
PLEASE NOTE: The open segment of the Champlain Parkway will remain an active work zone until the initial contract is completed in October 2024. Portions of the segment may be temporarily closed or require lane reductions to complete remaining construction activities. This segment of the Champlain Parkway has entered its 30-day traffic signal testing period. Traffic signals and overall operations will be monitored, and adjustments will be made as needed.
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Unless otherwise noted, work will be restricted to the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., access to residential and business driveways will be maintained, and all roadway, lane, and parking restrictions will be lifted during the evening hours and on weekends. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists throughout the work zone during active construction hours. Businesses will remain open! Travelers should anticipate segments of rough and uneven driving surfaces and traffic pattern changes throughout the project limits. | |
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS: | |
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Pine Street
Crews will continue working along Pine Street between Lakeside Avenue and Kilburn Street. Work will take place along either side of the roadway with construction activities phased to prevent overlapping work zones. This work will require lane closures, driveway impacts, on-street parking restrictions, and changes in traffic patterns. Access to impacted properties will be maintained. Throughout next week, portions of Pine Street will be reduced to one lane between Lakeside Avenue and Kilburn Street.
During the daytime hours, Pine Street will be restricted to northbound only traffic between Locust Street and Maple Street to facilitate the installation of the polymer overlay at the raised intersections at Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street. Two-way traffic along Pine Street will be restored each night between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street will be temporarily closed at their intersections with Pine Street to facilitate the installation of and drying time for the polymer overlay. Once the installation of the polymer overlay is complete, portions of Pine Street will continue to be reduced to one lane with alternating one-way traffic controlled by a flagger.
All southbound vehicles traveling between Maple Street and Locust Street will be detoured from Pine Street at Maple Street to St. Paul Street and continuing onto Shelburne Street before turning onto Locust Street (vehicles only) or Flynn Avenue (trucks only) and back to Pine Street. Howard Street, Marble Avenue, Pine Place, and Kilburn Street will be restricted to right turn only at their intersections with Pine Street. Eastbound right and westbound left turns from Maple Street onto Pine Street will be prohibited. During active work hours (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), flaggers will be stationed at each side street to assist motorists. Please see the detour graphic below (click the image to enlarge).
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Early next week, there will be traffic delays and interruptions between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. to facilitate line striping operations. | |
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Pine Street at Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street
Crews will be installing the polymer overlay at the raised intersections of Pine Street at Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street (as shown in the graphic below). This work will require a single-lane closure along Pine Street with traffic restricted to northbound only between Locust Street and Maple Street. Two-way traffic will be restored each night by 7 p.m. There will be intermittent closures of each side street while the polymer overlay is installed and cured.
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Pine Street – East and West
Crews will install final line striping and pavement markings along Pine Street between Lakeside Avenue and Kilburn Street. Early next week, line striping activities will take place at night between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Additionally, line striping and pavement marking installation will take place throughout the weekend during the daytime hours. During the daytime hours, this work will require a single lane closure with traffic restricted to northbound only or alternating one-way traffic. During the nighttime hours, this work will cause delays and interruptions to traffic along Pine Street.
Next week, crews will continue paving the final course of asphalt on the remaining driveways along Pine Street, predominantly on the east side. This work will require driveway restrictions including half-width reductions and full closures where secondary driveways are present.
In addition, crews will continue adjusting structures to grade, topsoiling and hydroseeding the greenbelts, sign restoration and installation, and general cleanup along either side of Pine Street.
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South End
Shared Use Path – Shelburne Street (U.S. 7) to Pine Street
Crews will continue working on the future shared-use path between Shelburne Street (U.S. 7) near Buffalo Wild Wings and Pine Street near the Howard Center. Crews will continue placing topsoil and perform general cleanup along either side of the shared use path. This work will take place outside of the roadway with limited impacts to traffic.
Flynn Avenue and Lakeside Avenue
Next week, crews will continue paving the final course of asphalt on the remaining driveways along Flynn Avenue and Lakeside Avenue. This work will require driveway restrictions including half-width reductions and full closures where secondary driveways are present. This work may require short lane closures or shoulder closure to facilitate these operations.
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Champlain Parkway
Throughout the week, crews will be conducting sign restoration, punch list items, and general cleanup along the Champlain Parkway between Lakeside Avenue and Home Avenue. This work will take place predominately off the roadway.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: For your safety and the safety of the construction crew and field staff, the Champlain Parkway Project Team reminds the public to steer clear of construction vehicles, heavy machinery, and active construction areas. Stay alert when navigating within the work zone. For all urgent issues or concerns, please contact the Public Outreach Team by phone at (802)496-8956 or by email at info@champlainparkway.com. | |
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PROJECT LOCATION:
The Champlain Parkway Project spans a 2.8-mile area from the I-189 intersection with US 7 to Lakeside Avenue, and includes upgrades to Lakeside Avenue, and improvements to the section of Pine Street between Lakeside Avenue and Main Street.
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The initial contract includes the construction of the Champlain Parkway from Home Avenue to Lakeside Avenue, upgrades to Lakeside Avenue, and improvements to the section of Pine Street between Lakeside Avenue and Kilburn Street. | | |
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Initial Contract 2024
Final Contract 2026
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NEARBY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ALERT: | |
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Construction vehicles and other equipment will be traveling throughout the South End as part of the Burlington Great Streets: Main Street Project, which began construction in February. A stockpile for this project (where construction materials and equipment are stored) is located on Sears Lane. In addition, this project will be detouring traffic through the Champlain Parkway project limits.
This project, which is separate from the Champlain Parkway Project, encompasses the portion of Main Street between Battery Street and South Union Street. For additional information or to sign up to receive their project updates, visit the Burlington Great Streets project website.
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